Overview
The Handle It RA-2300AAC is a fully automatic rotary arm stretch wrap system designed for continuous, high-volume production environments where pallets need to be wrapped without being rotated. Unlike turntable-style wrappers that spin the pallet on a platform, the RA-2300AAC keeps the pallet stationary while a rotating arm carries the film carriage around the load. This makes it the right choice for loads that are too heavy for a turntable, too tall to spin safely, or too unstable to withstand rotational force.
Built-in infeed and exit conveyors move pallets into and out of the wrapping zone automatically, creating a continuous flow that eliminates manual pallet handling at the wrapping station entirely. The system handles 45+ loads per hour with automatic film attach, cut, and wipe — no operator intervention required once the pallet enters the conveyor. PLC touchscreen controls with programmable wrap settings ensure consistent results across every pallet, every shift.
Features and Benefits
The 250% powered pre-stretch carriage reduces film consumption significantly compared to hand wrapping or machines without pre-stretch. An adjustable power pre-stretch upgrade to 600% is available for operations that want to maximize film savings even further. The electronically controlled carriage dynamically adjusts film application for consistent stretch and load containment regardless of pallet size or weight variation.
The automatic film attach, cut, and wipe system handles the full wrap cycle without operator involvement. Once the pallet enters the wrapping zone via the infeed conveyor, the system attaches the film, wraps the load according to the programmed cycle, cuts the film, and wipes the tail — then the exit conveyor moves the finished pallet out. The PLC touchscreen interface provides access to programmable wrap settings with adjustable arm speed, film tension, and wrap cycle parameters. On-board diagnostics and a wrapped pallet counter provide full visibility into machine performance.
The slewing bearing arm drive delivers long-term reliability under continuous operation. The rack and pinion carriage drive ensures consistent vertical travel across thousands of cycles per day. A photoeye auto-detects pallet height, and six working cycles — including ascent/descent, topsheet, ascent only, descent only, layers, and stack — give you flexibility to match the wrap pattern to different load types.
Why Rotary Arm Instead of Turntable
Turntable wrappers spin the pallet at 3–12 RPM. For most standard loads, that works well. But certain load types cannot tolerate rotation. Tall, narrow pallets can topple. Lightweight loads shift or slide. Extremely heavy pallets exceed turntable weight limits. Fragile products like glass, electronics, or pre-cast materials risk damage from centrifugal force.
The RA-2300AAC eliminates all of these risks by keeping the pallet stationary and rotating the wrapping arm around it instead. The load never moves — only the film does. This makes rotary arm wrapping the preferred method for any product that is difficult to stabilize on a spinning platform. Combined with conveyor integration, the RA-2300AAC removes both the spinning risk and the forklift loading step from the workflow entirely.
Conveyor-Integrated Continuous Flow
The built-in infeed and exit conveyors transform pallet wrapping from a standalone station into an integrated step in your production line. Pallets flow in from upstream processes, get wrapped automatically, and flow out to staging, shipping, or storage — with zero operator touchpoints at the wrapping zone. Conveyor speed runs up to 45 ft/min to keep pace with high-throughput production environments. Custom conveyor layouts and flow directions can be configured to match your existing line.
Applications
The RA-2300AAC is built for high-volume manufacturing, distribution, and logistics operations that wrap 200+ pallets per day and need fully automated, continuous-flow wrapping. Common applications include end-of-line packaging in manufacturing where pallets feed directly from production, high-throughput distribution centers with conveyor-based sortation systems, operations that handle unstable, top-heavy, lightweight, or fragile loads, and any facility where labor reduction at the wrapping station is a priority.
The system handles pallets up to 55″ x 55″ with a maximum wrap height of 86″ — extendable to 98″ for taller loads. It requires 230V 3-phase power for the wrapping system.
Specifications
- Model: SWM-RA-2300AA-C
- Type: Fully Automatic Rotary Arm Stretch Wrapper with Conveyors
- Max Pallet Size: 55″ x 55″
- Max Wrap Height: 86″ (98″ with optional extension)
- Throughput: 45+ loads per hour
- Pre-Stretch: 250% powered (upgradable to 600%)
- Rotary Arm Speed: Up to 12 RPM
- Conveyor Speed: Up to 45 ft/min
- Power Supply: 230V, 3-phase
- Film System: Auto attach, cut, and wipe
- Controls: PLC touchscreen with programmable settings
- Overall Dimensions: Vary by conveyor configuration
Available Options
- Extended wrap height to 98″
- Integrated scale system
- Custom conveyor layouts and flow direction
- Safety fencing and light curtain kits
- Adjustable power pre-stretch up to 600%
- Photocell for dark or reflective loads
- Extended arm for 114″ load diagonal
- Roping system
Selection Assistance
The RA-2300AAC is the right choice when your operation requires fully automatic, conveyor-integrated wrapping for loads that cannot be rotated on a turntable. If any of the following describe your facility, this system is likely the best fit:
Your loads are too heavy, too tall, too fragile, or too unstable for a turntable wrapper. You wrap 200+ pallets per day and need zero-labor wrapping with continuous pallet flow. Your production line already uses conveyors, and you want wrapping integrated directly into that flow. You need the highest throughput available — 45+ loads per hour with no manual touchpoints.
If your loads are stable enough for a turntable and you want automatic wrapping without conveyor integration, the 1100AA-C Automatic Stretch Wrap Machine provides remote-controlled auto film attach, cut, and hot weld on a turntable platform at a lower investment. For semi-automatic rotary arm wrapping without conveyors, ask about the RA-2300 Semi-Automatic Rotary Arm Wrapper.
Need help determining which wrapping system fits your production line? Contact Barron Equipment — we can evaluate your throughput, load types, conveyor layout, and budget to recommend the right configuration.